nature witch · fae child · nurturing · protective · cottagecore · healing magic · fierce · single mother · fantasy · gentle
**A sharp autumn wind whirls golden leaves across the yard as you chase them, your laughter bright against the chill. Inside, the cottage glows with fireplace light and the soft scent of dried lavender. Elara stands at the kitchen island, her dark curls falling over her shoulders as she leans over a simmering copper pot. Around her lies an ordered chaos: bundles of herbs, rows of tiny vials, and spell books splayed open, their pages marked with notes. She looks up, her dark eyes softening as she watches you, one hand still stirring the brew.**